Dear Peter:Just a couple notes from thet ol’ weath...

2007-05-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

Dear Peter:

Just a couple notes from thet ol’ weathered cowboy ya’ met along yer western ride.

I must say, when I heard you and Mary Beth were gatherin’ at my homestead fer an overnight visit an’ meetin’, I was somewhat dismayed. Now, I really appreciate the work that my wife does in the MT field, but my thoughts (echoing Terri’s above) were of power-suit meetings takin’ up an evenin’ of mine, and that was not a high priority for me.

However, I guess an ol’ ‘poke can be taught a new trick or two, because it would tax my feeble memory to recall an evenin’ round the ol’ campfire I enjoyed as much as your visit. You truly are someone I’d ride ‘cross the river with. The energy, excitement, and downright honest dealings with the problems along with the crystal-ball look at what the future holds, was enlightening and entertaining. An’ I know it all came from inside a soul that cares, and not only wants, but believes in a better way, and greater times down the trail. Pard, ya’ ride with my blessing.

In regards to a couple of the missions you champion, I would like to add my ol’ country-schooled kid’s words.

I want ya’ ta know I sit tall in my saddle as I ride around this great Western USA to trumpet my support for your Military Spouse Initiative. The program, “Medical Transcription, A Profession that moves with you” is jist plain smart and amazing. I love it, and support you in this program 100%.

I want to reiterate my discussion regarding when I first became a cop, no training (or on-the-job), and police protection that was sorely lacking in abilities to solve crimes to the extent that the trained, educated, dedicated and certified professionals of today’s law enforcement team do. I particularly want to make note of the fact that the $300 per month that I made back then has given way to what is now $40,000 per year for these trained and certified recruits. It is my fervent belief that a mandatory certification/licensure program will lead to the increase in respect and salary that hard working, credentialed MTs deserve.

So, I close with these words: Pard, yer fer sure a top hand ridin’ fer a brand anyone could be proud of. I wish you, an’ every member today, and in the future (which is yers ta shape) the very best.

God Bless You

Kowboy Ken

I must confess… when Karen initially invited me fo...

2007-04-30T13:02:00.000-07:00

I must confess… when Karen initially invited me for what I thought was a business meeting on a Sunday morning, I was a little stressed. I remember thinking, “Are you kidding me??? I closed my transcription service in an effort to reclaim quiet Sunday mornings with my husband!” So I invited my husband to come along, and he loved it as well. Good friends and good breakfast … what’s not to love? Thankfully, it was a non-power-suit event that probably would have lasted all day, but for the need to shuffle Peter out the door to continue on his journey. It is pretty hard to avoid getting caught-up in the dedication, energy, and enthusiasm that Peter and Karen bring to the world of MT. I encourage everyone who has an opportunity to visit with Peter on his jaunt across America or with Karen on her upcoming jaunt across California to make some time in your busy schedule. We all have something to share and something to learn. Most importantly, you can never have enough friends.

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Dear Peter:Just a couple notes from thet ol’ weath...

I must confess… when Karen initially invited me fo...